Rajnandgaon district collector Jaiprakash Maurya has issued a circular and directed District Education Officer to discourage teachers from using the cell phones while classes are in progress.
The circular stated that only in emergency situation the cell phone should be used. The cell phones of teachers should be submitted with Principal and Head Masters. After the classes, the mobile phones should be returned back to the concerned teachers.
The circular said that it was found teachers were using mobile phones while taking classes. It further stated that state government has fixed school timing from 10.00 AM to 4.00 PM and during this period the teachers’ attendance must be ensured.
If in specified period, teachers are absent then concerned person of village panchayat should be intimated or if any other sources information is received, then through Block Education officer, action will be taken against the teacher, like holding back the salary.
School authorities should be asked to remain alert to avoid any sexual harassment and in case any complaint or information is received, higher authorities should be intimated. If any teacher is involved, then immediate legal action should be taken.